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.Historia USA 0707.10.13The United States of AmericaGeneral knowledgelPart of the border between Mexico and the U.S.A is created by Rio Grande river.In the Northern part (between Canada and the U.S.A) there are no stores and petrol stations within the border.llAtlantic Ocean surrounds the country.llAdministrative division of the country…llPopulation over 300.000.000 (crossed in 2005)llCapital city Washington D.C.(District of Columbia ) Washington was established on the piece of land that was cut out from the state of Virginia.By doing this that this particular piece of land has become independent.l6.FIVE LARGEST CITIESlNew YorkllLos AngelesllPhiladelphiallChicagollSan Franciscol7.LanguagelThe American constitution does not even mention the English language(it is not the official language).It's usage has a cultural roots (first settlers )llPredominately English with a sizable Spanish speaking minority (Hispanics - people who come from Mexico or Cuba end enter the U.S.A illegally.They don't want to assimilate and do not speak English.However, some of them are bilingual.)l8.Political systemlrepresentative democracy (posÅ‚owie i senatorzy- counterpart)llchief of the state- Presidentl9.National symbolsThey make Americans recognizable (worldwide).Each of the symbols is connected with stories and legends concerning they creation.The Old GlorylThe flag represents the growth of the nationll13 horizontal stripes - There were 13 original colonists who created the country.ll50 white stars in the blue square - they represent 50 statesllRed colour means couragellBlue colour means loyaltyllWhite colour means libertyllDesigned by George Washington (the first president of the U.S.A)llThe first flag was made by Betsy Rose (byÅ‚a szwaczkÄ… ).She suggested 5-pointed stars instead of original 6-pointed.llPopular names : The Stars and Stripes , The Old Glory (nickname).lThe Great Seal of the U.S.AlThe bald eagle (native to the American continent).llThe eagle is holding an olive branch (left talon - ) and a pack of arrows (a symbol of war - right talon).llIn the mouth of the eagle there is a white ribbon with inscription on it ( E PLURIBS UNUM - OUT OF MANY ONE - one country created out of many others )llIt has to be put in all official documents that are signed by the president ( an authorisation )lUNCLE SAM (The initials of the United States - Uncle Sam )l1812-1814 War with Britain ( war for Canada).He supplied the U.S.A army with food (a meat merchant ? )l
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